
Parts of the brain and their functions

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Debbie Boyer
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of the brain is responsible for thinking and voluntary movements?
thalamus
cerebrum
brainstem
cerebellum
Answer explanation
The cerebrum is responsible for thinking and voluntary movements in the brain.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the brain is in charge of coordination and balance?
Thalamus
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Hippocampus
Answer explanation
The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance in the brain.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the brain controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?
Brainstem
Frontal lobe
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Answer explanation
The brainstem controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate, making it the correct choice.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The frontal lobe of the brain is associated with which function?
Auditory processing, taste perception, and smell recognition
Decision making, problem solving, emotions, and voluntary movement
Motor skills, balance, and coordination
Memory storage, language comprehension, and visual processing
Answer explanation
The frontal lobe of the brain is associated with decision making, problem solving, emotions, and voluntary movement.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the occipital lobe?
Motor control
Auditory processing
Language comprehension
Visual processing
Answer explanation
The main function of the occipital lobe is visual processing, which involves interpreting and making sense of visual information received from the eyes.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and hearing?
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe and Cerebellum
Parietal Lobe and Brainstem
Temporal Lobe
Answer explanation
The Temporal Lobe is responsible for memory and hearing functions in the brain.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the largest part of the brain?
Cerebrum
Occipital lobe
Brainstem
Cerebellum
Answer explanation
The largest part of the brain is the Cerebrum, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.
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